A bookstore started a book exchange where customers can swap used books for free

Local hospitals reported a decrease in emergency room visits due to public health campaignsThe national space agency announced plans to send a new mission to explore Mars

A popular coffee chain introduced a new menu item made with locally sourced ingredientsScientists developed a new battery technology that charges faster and lasts longerThe school district announced plans to replace old school buses with electric vehicles

A new study revealed that social media use can affect self esteem in teenagersLocal artists organized a community art project to decorate abandoned buildings

The government announced a tax incentive program for businesses that adopt green practices

A major bookstore chain opened a new location with a café and event spaceCross country team sets new school record at state meet

Study finds that reading aloud to kids improves their listening skillsBakery makes low-carb bread for customers on ketogenic diets

Police department launches app for reporting non-emergency incidentsArt gallery showcases works by emerging local artists

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• ·Local businesses participated in a campaign to reduce their carbon footprint
• ·A drought in the west led to a ban on outdoor watering for residential and commercial properties
• ·A museum offered free admission to all visitors on weekends during the summer
• ·A group of countries signed an agreement to protect 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030
• ·A bakery switched to compostable packaging for all its products to reduce waste
• ·Sheriff’s office increases patrols in residential areas during holiday season
• ·A fire department hosted a smoke alarm installation day where they installed free smoke alarms in low-income homes
• ·A fire department conducted a water rescue drill on a local lake to practice emergency responses
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless people find temporary housing and job training
• ·A tech company announced it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen, set to hit stores next quarter.
• ·International space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near Earth
• ·Plant nursery sells pollinator friendly plants to support bees and butterflies
• ·A university research team discovered a new species of plant in a remote forest
• ·The transportation ministry added more security cameras to public transit stations
• ·A construction company used recycled steel to build a new office building
• ·Study reveals that eating nuts as snacks reduces afternoon hunger